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Moraine shows off renovation plans By Bill Knobbe Staff Writer Every five years the college is required to update their Facilities Master Plan. This year’s Facilities Master Plan was presented to students all day in the U building on Tuesday August 30. One of the projects being proposed as a part of this plan is a Health Education and Wellness Center. It will be located where the soccer field currently is and will include a new gym, lap pool and indoor track. This new building will also have a field house that will have 3 to 4 basketball courts and have a total of 3800 seats available for graduation ceremonies. For the first time there will be a health care center on campus for students and staff, which will be included in this facility. The health care center would focus on orthopedics, sports medicine, and occupational therapy. Physicians’ offices would also be included. Another new project that is in the works is the construction of a Public Service Center. This center would be used to expand services in fire science and criminal justice. The school is hoping that this facility would allow the Cook County Sheriff’s department to move all of their training facilities to this location. The school also wants this building to be the new headquarters for the South Chicago Task Force. They train specifically for difficult circumstances such as evacuations and hostage situations, and this new facility would give them the resources for such training. Two more projects that are being proposed as part of the plan include upgrades to the Center of Contemporary Technology. One part includes renovations to the building that would include more classrooms and to make the building more student-friendly. The plan includes the addition of more public space where students can get coffee and the addition of new computers for students to use. The other project is for the building of a new Center for Sustainability. This building would be alongside the T building and would help educate students and staff in the ways of sustainability, such as wind power, geother-
This map, on display at the forum on the new renovations in the U building, shows the areas designated for construction pending board approval. Basketball courts, tennis courts and parking are to be directly affected by the plan. [Eric Hoppenrath]
This is an aerial photo of the Moraine Valley Community College Campus as it stands currently. The amount of parking shown still isn’t capable of handling the many cars driven to the school each day. [Rick Hoppenrath] mal energy, and water reclamation. All plans mentioned so far will be up for board approval at the October meeting. One of the projects that already has board approval is for the creation of new tennis courts. The new courts will be located south of the baseball field on 111th and Kean Ave. Construction of these new courts will begin
in the spring of 2012, and after their completion the tennis courts that are currently on the west side of campus will be torn down. An additional 400 parking spaces will take their place. Construction on the parking spaces is planned to begin in the fall of 2012. The college is hosting two more forums on the Facilities Masters Plan. Students, faculty, and staff are all en-
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couraged to come to these forums to review the entire plan and to add their own input. The last two forums will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on September 6 and September 8 in the Staff Dining Room in the U building. Bill Knobbe can be contacted at knobbew@ student.morainevalley.edu.
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Morgan Benevidez Anthony Cox Ryan Errant Frank Gogola Hal Jwayyed Vivian Lam Bill Knobbe Joe Salah Lisa Sieroslawski Liz Yolich Zharmaine Zafra Special Contributors Bill Droel Emmanuel Santoyo
Maloney visit Moraine; works to reform education By Connor Reynolds News Editor
State Senator Ed Maloney speaks to the Annuitant’s Association. Maloney devotes much of his legislative time to education reform. [MVCC Marketing]
Student Trustee Corner | Emmanuel Santoyo Welcome back students I hope ev- road you take in life, if you’re walkeryone is having a great day and has ing, jogging or even skateboarding you enjoyed the first two weeks of classes. can only take one step at a time. We Personally, I thought these weeks aren’t promised tomorrow so we can went by quickly. I don’t know if they only walk in the footsteps of today. If will continue to go by as quickly or if we fall we must ask for help. No one is they will begin to slow down. What I do perfect and everyone needs help from know is that no matter how the time time to time. feels, long or short, we must continue A woman once told me “the only stuto stay focused. pid question out While balancthere is the one ing life in one you don’t ask”. I hand and school realized that soin the other, I ofciety cares a lot of ten find myself what people think adding the weight of each other, but of distraction why would you on both scales. let anyone take Distractions usupotential knowlally aren’t heavy edge away from but the weight you? Knowledge adds up which truly is power and can overwhelm a don’t let anyone’s person and turn thoughts or acdistractions in to tions limit your problems. life. Problems can So if you need turn into procrashelp, don’t be Emmanuel Santoyo tination and then afraid to walk in procrastination can turn into deprava- our tutoring center (located in L200). tion. I am not saying make school your If you need a question answered you life but I am saying to live life one day can swing by my office and ask me, I at a time. Take things as they come. am located in U204A I can answer to Don’t get overwhelmed by the test you my best extent and I can direct you to have in math class next week or the the rest. Let’s have a great September. midterm along the way. Instead, focus Let us all stay focused and have our on the homework due tomorrow or the questions and problems answered. I reviewing you can do right now. hope to see you in my office soon! Remember that no matter what Thank you.
State Senator Ed Maloney visited the Moraine Valley campus on August 18 to meet with the college’s Annuitant’s Association. The meeting was mainly focused on the topics of state of higher education in Illinois, performance-based funding and the importance of higher education in the workforce. Since his meeting here the Maloney sponsored House Bill 3115, was signed into law by Governor Pat Quinn on August 29. The bill reformed the states textbook funding program transforming it into a textbook block grant. “This was an initiative of the ISBE, and it seeks to change the funding approach to reduce or prevent interest payments schools have accrued to
put these funds solely into textbooks,” Maloney said. “I appreciate Governor Quinn signing this bill because it helps public schools and parochial schools, and I hope he will work with me to fully fund this. Our schools need more options to provide students with textbooks supporting their studies.” Maloney is the state senator for the 18th district, having been elected in 2003. Maloney is the chair of the Senate’s Higher Education Committee. He is also a former school administrator and teacher. He has fought to improve schools in Illinois focusing on access, completion, performance-based funding, tuition, and scholarship programs. Connor Reynolds can be contacted at news@mvccglacier.com.
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Unified cheating policy implemented Connor Reynolds News Editor Starting this semester at Moraine Valley, students who decide to be dishonest in their studies will face even tougher penalties. The new policies are designed to increase communication between different colleges on students’ cheating activities. When a student is caught cheating the offense is now handled through a tracking system. Falling under the academic dishonesty are offenses like plagiarism, taking test for students and copying homework. “We hope the new tracking systemwill give faculty members the opportunity to seek out the teachable moment,” said Nick Shizas, a professor who helped with the design and implementation of the new policies. Prior to this system it was possible for students to be caught cheating in different colleges, and without a unified system they were able to avoid drawing as much attention. Without proper communication and tracking it was not possible to accurately measure the degree to which students were cheating. Shizas also believes the system will lead to more consistent punishments. He says of professors, “They do not
Wandering eyes are a common occurrence in an academic environment, especially during a test. Under the new school academic dishonesty policy cheating will follow you no matter what college you’re in. [Rick Hoppenrath] have to feel compelled to give overly harsh punishments since students who violate the code a second time will be
identified in the system.” The focus of the plan is not primarily one of punishment. The aim of the new policies is to intervene and provide counseling to stop the behavior before it becomes a problem. After each offense the punishments are set to increase, giving the student as many as four chances to reform. After one offense the student is punished as detailed in the instructors class policy, and issued a written warning. For most classes this will result in automatic failure. On the second offense the student is required to meet with a counselor before being able to register for class, to
determine what steps need to be taken to fix the behavior. On the third offense the student must again meet with a counselor and will also be suspended for one semester. On the fourth offense the student will be totally dismissed from the school for a full school year. As part of the implementation of the guidelines teachers have been instructed to review the academic honesty policies with students, and make clear the school’s policy on such activities. Connor Reynolds can be contacted at news@mvccglacier.com.
Cheating Penalty levels Status Warning
Violation Resulting Action 1 violation
Penalty as defined in the course syllabus.
Caution
2 violation
In order to register for classes, student will be referred to a counselor to determine if any remediation is needed.
Suspension
3 violation
The student will be suspended for a semester. Upon return, student will be referred to a counselor for further remediation/assistance to prevent future challenges.
Dismissal
4+ violations
The student will be dismissed from Moraine Valley. After a year, the student may appeal to the dean of Counseling and Advising.
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Gardeners targeted in new non- Moraine Valley offers new noncredit classes this fall credit classes at Moraine Valley From home design to gardening to day, September 20, from 6:30 to 9:30
Grow a green thumb by taking one of several new gardening noncredit classes at Moraine Valley Community College during the fall 2011 semester. All classes will be held on the main campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Help control flooding from storm water while attracting butterflies and hummingbirds by building a rain garden near the house. The “Rain Garden” class will be on Monday, September 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $15. Learn to grow the hottest new food being used in restaurants during “MicroGreens: Nature’s Superfood” on Wednesday, September 28, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. These nutritious culinary delights can be used in sandwiches, salads, soups, dips, and more. A textbook is required. The cost is $30. Get tips on planning a garden so something is blooming from March to October in “The Long Blooming Perennial Garden” on Monday, October 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $15. Experienced gardeners with established gardens can learn how to combat pests and disease and the easiest ways to avoid them during “Problem Pests and Primo Plants” on Monday, October 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Other topics
that will be covered in this class are the top ten perennial garden problems, fall flora and garden journaling. The cost is $15. Moraine Valley is bringing back some garden favorites, including “Container Gardens” on Wednesday, September 21, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. ($40), and “Garden Smart,” a three-week class on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., beginning September 13. Students will learn how to design the front their house for curb appeal and the back yard for serenity. The cost is $50. For more information on these or any other noncredit class, call Workforce Development and Community Services at (708) 974-5735 or email wdcs@morainevalley.edu. Register for any of these noncredit courses in person at the Registration Office, located in S125 or by calling (708) 974-2110 (TTY for the hearing impaired 708-974-9556). Participants also can register online at morainevalley.edu by selecting “Register for Noncredit Classes” under Hot Topics, then clicking on “Prospective Students” and finally “Search, register and pay for noncredit classes.”
family trees, Moraine Valley Community College has a wide variety of new noncredit courses for the fall 2011 semester. Each course is being offered on the main campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. “Do It-Yourself Design” teaches students to draw floor plans, create a budget, choose materials, and create a new theme for a room or home. This sixweek class is on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m., beginning October 18. Crafters have several new classes to choose from. Learn to paint urban settings, fields, mountains, or gritty alleyways, or learn to make bows and other ribbon projects. “Landscape Painting” will be offered on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning September 7. “Bow Making” is on Wednesday, October 5, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and “Ribbon Art” is on Wednesday, October 1, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Understand the basics and how to begin charting a family tree during “Beginning Genealogy: A Crash Course” on Tuesday, September 13, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A “Genealogical Medical Family Tree” could be one of the most important health benefits for you and loved ones. This class will be on Tues-
p.m. History buffs will learn about the outbreak of the Cold War and examine the Korean War in that context during “Korea: The Forgotten War.” This twoweek class will be on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., beginning October 5. Stir creativity for a business, product or future idea in the “Budget-Free Publicity” course on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning October 6. Ideas and discussion will be shared on how to implement a budget-free campaign. A textbook for this class can be purchased in the Bookstore. For more information on these or any other noncredit class, call Workforce Development and Community Services at (708) 974-5735 or email wdcs@morainevalley.edu. Register for any of these noncredit courses in person at the Registration Office, located in S125 or by calling (708) 974-2110 (TTY for the hearing impaired 708-974-9556). Participants also can register online at morainevalley.edu by selecting “Register for Noncredit Classes” under Hot Topics, then clicking on “Prospective Students” and finally “Search, register and pay for noncredit classes.”
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Standard Bank Scholarship Moraine Valley Community College will host a Medical Education Series presentation on “Interdisciplinary Pelvic Health: The Urologist’s Role” from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the college’s Dorothy Menker Theater in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. The event is co-sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital and is free and open to the public. Dr. John Hairston is an associate professor of Urology at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He has a medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and completed his general surgery and urologic residency training at Northwestern University. He has been involved in several research projects and authored numerous publications. Dr. Hairston is a member of the American Urological Association, International Continence Society, Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, International Urogynecological Association, and American Spinal Injury Association. For several years, Moraine Valley’s Career/Health Sciences Programs and Northwestern Memorial Hospital have collaborated to host this Medical Education Series on a variety of health top-
ics, including concussions, mind-body pain management, cardiology, tobacco cessation, urology, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cochlear implants. For more information call Leann Murphy at (708) 608-4039 or email her at Murphyl58@morainevalley.edu. For news media inquiries contact Maura Vizza, Moraine Valley public relations generalist, at (708) 9745742 or VizzaM@morainevalley.edu. Adult Information Sessions Moraine Valley offers free adult information sessions on the following Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.: Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, and Dec. 7 in the Student Services Center (Building S), Room S117A, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Off-campus sessions will be held Sept. 14 and Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m., in the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 Oxford Ave.; Sept. 20 at 7 p.m., in the Tinley Park Library, 7851 Timber Drive; Sept. 21 and Nov. 9 at 6 p.m., in the college’s Southwest Education Center, 17900 S. 94th Ave. in Tinley Park; Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m., in the Midlothian Public Library, 14701 S. Kenton Ave.; Oct. 18 at 6 p.m., in the Worth Public Library, 6917 W. 111th St.; Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., in the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501
S. 71st Ave.; Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., in the Prairie Trails Public Library, 8449 S. Moody Ave. in Burbank; and Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., in the Orland Park Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave. The audience for these sessions includes adults who have never stepped foot onto a college campus, adults in a career transition, those entering the workforce after military service, and students who have taken classes at the college but have not pursued a degree. During the sessions, college staff will discuss details about the college and how to meet the challenges as a student. Career programs and degrees are explained, as well as programs and resources for low-income adults, displaced workers and adults returning to the workplace. Opportunities to apply for enrollment are available that evening. For more information, call Moraine Valley’s Admissions Office at (708) 974-5355, or e-mail admissions@morainevalley.edu. “One-Woman Show” Cloris Leachman will kick off the 2011-12 performance season at Moraine Valley Community College when she performs “Cloris! A One-Woman Show” on Saturday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. Her living room set will
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take over the Dorothy Menker Theater stage, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Tickets are $40 for the general public, $35 for seniors, and $30 for students. The celebrated actress will take the audience on a hilarious, bawdy and sometimes poignant journey through her career and life, including winning an Academy Award for “The Last Picture Show” and being the only actor to win nine Emmy Awards. She will share stories about her Broadway years, the triumph of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” her zany characters in the classic Mel Brooks films “Young Frankenstein” and “High Anxiety,” and her recent performance on “Dancing With The Stars.” Tickets for “Cloris! A One-Woman Show” and other upcoming performances can be purchased at morainevalley.edu/fpac, by calling (708) 9745500, or at the Box Office located on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center. For news media inquiries, call Jessica Crotty, coordinator of College and Community Relations, at (708) 9745281, or e-mail her at crotty@morainevalley.edu.
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Standard Bank funds new scholarship By Connor Reynolds News Editor Standard Bank and the Moraine Valley Foundation will together be provides annual scholarships to graduating high school students attending Moraine Valley. One student each from Brother Rice, Leo, Marist and Mt Carmel high schools in order to help support students by easing the burden of tuition, fees and books. Standard Bank and Trust committed a total of $50,000 to provide the $2,500 scholarships for the next five years. “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Moraine Valley Community College Foundation,” said Mohammed Abunada, assistant vice president of Private Banking and Wealth Management at the bank. “Standard Bank and Moraine Valley have been in the community for a long time, and our visions are very similar regarding enriching lives. We know that assisting students with fulfilling their educational goals makes a lasting, positive impact on the community.” “Standard Bank has been a longtime supporter of our community and the college, and we are very pleased the
Standard Bank and Trust Present President Vernon Crawley with the $50,000 check for the Moraine Valley Foundation. The money will go towards setting up a five year scholarship program for incoming freshman students. [MVCC Marketing] bank and its leaders have chosen to make such a substantial commitment to students from high schools in our communities,” said Sue Linn, executive
Brasel appointed to Department Chair Replaces Rackow after retirment Morgan Benavidez Staff Writer At the Board of the Trustees meeting on August 15 the position of Department Chair of Mechanical Technologies was filled with the appointment of Stevan Brasel. Overseeing and maintaining the curriculum of all of these programs is the Department Chair of Mechanical Technologies. The last Department Chair was Richard Rackow, who had stepped down from the position at the end of last semester to begin his retirement. Mr. Rackow said that he had complete confidence in the abilities of his successor Steve Brasel. Brasel said of his appointment, “As department chair, I am a full time instructor who performs departmental, administrative duties. Such duties include supervision of part time faculty, class schedule development, curriculum coordination and budget development. In a nutshell, I am the interface between the needs of the teaching Instructors in the Department, and the goals of the college Administration.” This is a lot of responsibility, and
Brasel sounded confident bringing with him a great amount of knowledge to help him do an excellent job. Bill Wiorek, a former student of Steve Brasel, said this about him: “He is a very knowledgeable instructor. If there’s ever a problem he’s always willing to help.” The Mechanical Technologies department of Moraine Valley has helped many men and women receive degrees and certificates that enable them to seek out positions in a multitude of fields. These fields include various forms of welding, automotive technology, and heating and air conditioning. “The teachers were great and the program was really good,” said Matthew Stoub, a recent graduate of the automotive technologies program. Matthew has secured a job with a Cadillac dealership due to his degree, and will be starting his new career this Tuesday. If these programs are of interest to any students, there are 2 degrees and 17 certificates that the Mechanical Technologies Department has to offer. Morgan Benividez can be contacted at benavidezm@student.morainevalley.edu.
director of the Foundation. The Moraine Valley Foundation is philanthropic group which proves financial support for the college and its
students through various fundraisers. Connor Reynolds can be contacted at news@mvccglacier.com.
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Construction at campuses concludes Connor Reynolds News Editor When the calendar reaches October 21, Moraine Valley will have finally reached the conclusion of its many construction projects at its three campuses. At the August 15 Board of Trustees meeting facilities manager Rick Brennan presented the board with a timetable on the last projects to be finished up at the Tinley Park and Blue Island campuses. Projects like the aluminum cladding on the S building, and the first floor work on the Blue Island campus have already been completed. The Blue Island campus will have its fire system in place on September 2, its security updates finished at September 9, and the entire building will be finished on October 10. The staff and faculty will move in before the final completion date on September 19. The Tinley Park campus only has asphalt work to be completed and all projects at the building, and for all campuses will be finished by October 21. Aside from construction projects, there are also parking arrangements that, as of the August meeting, were
The Southwest Education Center in Tinley Park has been undergoing renovations along with the other two Moraine Valley campuses. By October 21 all of these renovation will finally be finished. [Amel Saleh] still in the works. Plans involved parking for the Blue Island campus. The board planned on talking to the city in order to secure the ability for students to park on the city streets in the
area during the day. If that were to fall through, a shuttle system would have to be implemented to transport students from a remote parking lot. The current projects are finishing up
just in time, as the school is planning more renovation over the coming years. Connor Reynolds can be contacted at news@mvccglacier.com.
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Housewives are obsolete. By Liz Yolich Staff Writer
Liz Yolich is a first year student at Moraine Valley and a new staff writer for The Glacier. She previously worked on The Spartanite, which is Oak Lawn Community High’s student newspaper.
Is the role of the housewife still beneficial? In my opinion, no it isn’t. In this day and age the typical housewife has become less and less common. Women have become more involved within the working world and are now taking on full time careers that were once only taken by men. Women have become more independent and have therefore ruled out the idea of being a full time housewife. Frankly, they’re ditching the apron for a business suit. All this newfound independence comes along with a multitude of benefits. First of all, it’s necessary for most middle class American households to have two incomes. With the cost of living rising and the economy going under, budgeting can be tight with even two incomes. So, instead of women staying home to slave over ovens and loads of laundry all day, they’re out making money to benefit their families. Also, women who stay at home as
housewives eventually become obsolete. As time goes on and the kids grow up, some stay-at-home moms might decide to go back to work. But after years of spending nine to five hours separating the lights from darks clothes, things change. All those mothers and wives who decided to take on the career path are really benefiting themselves. By staying home to raise kids they’re only deducting any skills they may have once had to be successful in the working world. All those business tips and ethics are now replaced with tuna casserole recipes and the theme song from Nick Junior. In the end, going out and getting a career is going to really make a difference in the long run, both within your finances and success. I do understand that staying home with the kids and being super mom is really what some women want, and that’s fine. But when you really think about it, which option is giving you more benefits: nurturing your children with homemade cookies everyday after school, or providing
your family with a second income to live more comfortably? Of course there’s the whole idea of housewives wanting to raise their children the way they want to, with nobody else’s help, ideas or input. But, coming from a latch-key kid, I personally don’t think I’ve grown up to be any less insane or irresponsible than any other person who had a stay at home mom growing up. There’s also the argument of having no family time when both parents are working, but isn’t that’s what weekends and evenings are for? Sitting at the table with a pot-roast thawed in the crock-pot and a side of instant potatoes is not going to damage or build your family bonds any more than dining on a home cooked three course meal will. Going out and getting a career can be more beneficial than staying home to baby your children. So, with that said, enroll the kids in daycare, throw the dinner in the crock-pot and get to work! Liz Yolich can be contacted at lizzieyo25@ yahoo.com
The housewife is still relevant. By Nadia Ahmad Classifieds Manager I don’t see what the big deal is. My mother is a housewife and I know it’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s great for women now days to go to work, make their own money, and have that sense of independence. It’s also a good thing for women to have the option of being a stay at home mom. Some moms do it all, and by the end of their day they are exhausted. Imagine a family with two working parents. Every morning the mom wakes up two hours earlier to cook breakfast, wake her children and husband, gets herself ready, and sends them all off to school and work. Eight hours later after a hard day of work, she comes home and prepares dinner. By the time the father comes
home, dinner is ready and they can all relax around the table and talk about their day. In a perfect world the mother will be able to keep up with this routine every day, but realistically she probably wouldn’t even get up in time to make breakfast the next day. Running a household is tiring, and it’s great when a woman can just worry about only that and not a job. It’s not that I think a man cannot or will not help out, I’m only being realistic, women just end up being the one doing the majority of household chores. Now imagine if she didn’t have a job. She’d be responsible for not only the cooking and cleaning but also the shopping all of which she would be able to handle because she’s not working. With her husband at work all day and her children at school, she would
have enough time to herself and to turn a house into her perfect home. Unfortunately, some women handle all the responsibility of running a household by themselves because they have to. Those fortunate enough to have the help of a significant other have more options on how they would like to run their home; being a stay at home mom is a great option. Housewives work just as hard as a wife that works outside the home. I know a lot of people have issues and complain with women that don’t work but if their husbands doesn’t mind and it seems to be working for them then what does it matter what other people think? Just let the haters hate.
“ No, because women have lives outside of the house.” - Yildiz Sen
“Yes, its not like we have computers (robots) taking care of our kids.” - Dylan Stark
Nadia Ahmad is the classifieds manager and writes for the career corner. She initially went to school to be a pastry chief and is now attending Moraine Valley again to be a ceramics artist. She hopes to one day teach art to high school students.
Nadia can be contacted at classifies@ mvccglacier.com
Student opinions
“Yes, family wise it still has value.” - Mike Greco
“No, because not all women are married.” -Hannah Saleh [All opinion photos by Amel Saleh]
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Mayor Ruby Giuliani rescued New York’s fashion after 9/11 By Bill Droel Moraine Valley campus minister Rudy Giuliani was mayor of New York City in September 2001. He, along with thousands of civil servants and volunteers, remarkably maintained order, coordinated the rescue of victims and conveyed information in those days following the murderous attack on our country. Giuliani also rallied New Yorkers and the rest of our nation from our shock and horror to a sense of purpose. Part of Giuliani’s approach, however, strucked me as me as odd and still does. Giuliani, like nearly all public officials, cast the destruction of the World Trade Center Towers as an attack on freedom—which it was. Our nation has to protect our liberty against the likes of al Qaeda. To my puzzlement though, Giuliani equated freedom with shopping. “Come to New York and shop,” he told all those who live outside his metropolitan area. “Freedom to shop is one of the fundamental liberties terrorists want to deprive us of.” Giuliani urged people to patronize the theater in particular. He posed with Broadway actors and actresses and arranged for their visibility on TV shows. Similarly, he made several pitches in favor of New York’s fashion industry. That industry “in particular became the emblem of freedom and economic revitalization in the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks,” writes Minh-Ha Pham in Signs Journal of Women in Cul-
ture (Winter, 2011). Giuliani appeared an economic collapse in his city followwith models who sported appropriately ing the devastating attack on the World attractive “Freedom Outfits.” Trade Center Plaza. However, the hyperMy unease started with the emphasis shopping spree that took hold of our culon freedom as a singular value. Public ture over these past ten years (albeit a officials talk exclusively about freedom significant part of that consumption was whenever the United States is involved for real estate and complex investment in a serious matter of foreign policy, tools) caused the economic collapse a threat from outlaws, or even many from which we are now suffering. Again, controversial domestic matters. Other shopping is not (in my mind) about civic civic virtues like solidarity; it is justice or equalmostly about ity or solidarindividual enity are hardly joyment. mentioned and My third rarely invoked reser vation as reasons for has to do with defending our fashion; and country. Yet our on this point country is not I have mixed great simply bethoughts. cause we chamFashion, as pion freedom, one art form, we also treasure is good and complimentary should be envirtues. couraged. New In fact, withYork is the out the temperworld’s greating influence est city, in of justice and part, because charity, to name two Bill Droel, MVCC campus minster of its fashion indusimportant public virtry and its fashiontues, freedom alone can run away and able residents and tourists. However, result in selfishness. I have been involved in the anti-sweatMy second problem with Giuliani shop movement for many years and I (who represents a strong element in am aware that lots of apparel in United United States thinking) is his equa- States stores comes from child labor and tion of freedom with shopping. I realize slave labor. So, if the fashion industry is that he was correctly trying to prevent associated with freedom, then consum-
ers in our land of liberty should push for the freedom of all apparel workers, those who toil overseas and those stateside models who are often exploited. Minh-Ha Pham, who has two blogs about fashion (Of Another Fashion and Threadbared), suggests that the postSeptember 11, 2001 nod to the fashion industry is meant as a contrast to the supposedly un-free clothing style of other people, specifically Arabs and Arab-Americans. The logic of contrasting fashion and the murderous attack on our country might wrongly lead some people to assume that anyone who wears hijab is oppressed. The mass marketing of United States-style fashion is not, writes Pham, the same as promoting our core values of liberty and justice for all. Conversely, it is a mistake for young adults in the United States to think that merely because they wear the latest fashions, they are thereby expressing freedom. On Sunday, September 11, 2011 we will host a prayer service at 7 P.M. to remember the victims of the attack on our country of ten years ago and to support all those who preserve freedom, justice, solidarity and charity. The place for the service is St. Luke’s on 107th St., just west of Kean Ave. Go as far west as you can on our Palos Hills campus and then go a little further. That church, by the way, is the source of the heading for this 30-year plus Glacier column, “The View From the Hill.” Bill Droel can be droelbmorainevalley.edu.
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American attention spans Nuclear power distruction By: Lauren Smith Views Editor I can’t find a softer way to approach this so I’m going to toughen up and say it. People’s attention spans suck! It takes less than 10 seconds to lose someone’s attention. Once that’s gone, it is a constant struggle to refocus. So as you can imagine carrying out any long activity can be extremely difficult for most people. But what makes it so frustrating is needing to deal with people who find it hard to concentrate because they really could care less. Like the people who don’t watch the news because it’s too boring or complicated for them. I mean really, it’s hard enough to practice journalism, learning how to use new technology,and constantly finding better ways to communicate but to add on the short attention span of our audiences is almost insulting. Publications like Cosmo Magazine and broadcasting channels like NBC have to rely more and more on shorter articles and cool designs just to keep their viewers and readers entertained so they keep reading or watching. I understand that we can’t control what we comprehend on the first at-
tempt but what we are able to patiently learn is in our control. For instance, that same group of people who can’t concentrate long enough to watch the news don’t understand it because they are not active listeners. With so much technology comes so many ways to get information. To just give up and say things like “I don’t care,” or “ I can’t do this,” is now unacceptable. Even people who have attention deficit disorder should be still held accountable for learning what’s going on in the world. There is always a way to find and retain information, people just need to find what method works for them. I have friends who find it hard to focus when it comes to school or just everyday life, but they fight through it. They color, doodle and do just about anything else they can to make sure their learning isn’t affected. But,the deteriorating attention span of everyone else around me has me worried that no one cares about anything anymore. With that, I wonder what will happen to the world of education. Lauren Smith can be contacted at views@ mvccglacier.com
By: Bill Knobbe Staff Writer On Tuesday Aug. 23, a category 5.8 earthquake struck 40 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia. The quake was large enough to be felt in Washington DC. Twenty miles from the epicenter of this quake is the North Anna nuclear power plant. After the quake, the plant lost power and had to rely on back-up generators. Thankfully, no damage was reported to the reactor or any part of the plant, but these events bring to mind the recent disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan. There is still a huge mess in Japan, as it is not expected for the plant reactors to be fully stabilized at least until January. Also, the Japanese government has recently said that homes around the plant will not be inhabitable for decades. The quake in North Anna plant wasn’t as intense as the one that hit the Fukushima plant but it does bring thought that a major nuclear disaster could happen to us. Across the US there are 104 active nuclear power plants. Eleven of those
nuclear power plants are in Illinois, the most of any state in the country. With having so many nuclear power plants in our back yard, it’s important to look at the risks because. Illinois is not immune to natural disasters. We face the threat of tornadoes much of the year and the Madrid fault line runs through the southern part of the state. All of these plants are designed to be able to withstand different kinds of natural disasters, but sometimes when Mother Nature hits, she hits hard, and problems can occur. If a disaster similar to what happened at Fukushima occured in a plant in Illinois, we would be directly affected by it. Such an event could sicken thousands and initiate health problems for generations. Currently nuclear power provides for much of our energy in the country, and that is not likely to change soon. As more alternative fuel sources are being developed,nuclear power relpacements should occur.Nuclear poweris too dangerous and not worth the risk. Bill Knobbe can be contacted at knobbew@ student.morainevalley.edu
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Soccer season underway Men start off new season with two losses By Frank Gogola Staff Writer From a record standpoint, the men’s soccer season has not started out the ideal way. However, coach Bales couldn’t be more excited about how his team has performed when faced with adversity. The men’s soccer team started out with two straight loses: a 4-0 loss at the College of DuPage and a 2-1 home loss to Prairie State College. This may be due to the fact that coach Bales has implemented a new system with this year’s team. He has laid the foundation for a “passing and possession” type of game. As coach Bales stated, “We are going to play the game the way it is meant to be played.” “Our team is learning to play the correct way,” said Bales. “Our team is beginning to recognize the level of soccer that is required to compete competitively.” The team will need to be competitive in order to compete at a high level for the entire season. Bales also mentioned, “The team is already beginning to look better and they are starting to work better as a team.” Bales calls each game a “trial” of what works and what doesn’t work.
He stated that the team is in a state of “trial and error with a higher purpose.” According to Bales, the team is using the first couple of games to see what will work best. The team will then go on to practice what works so that they can be focused on passing and possession; this is Bales’ philosophy on how to win. Though the season has started out a little bumpy, Bales believes the team could have fared worse. He is extremely happy with the effort put forward by every member of the team. They have also had their share of injuries, which only holds back the progress of the new system implemented by Bales. Overall, Bales believes this year’s squad is the most talented and experienced team he has had the honor of coaching. According to Bales, the team is playing the way he imagined. Bales and the team both expect a great improvement in their play throughout the season. The soccer team’s next game is September 3, against Triton College at Moraine. Frank Gogola can be contacted at fgogola@att.net.
Men run into new year By Vivian Lam Staff Writer The Men’s cross country team will need newcomers to blend in quickly in order for the 2011 campaign to be a successful and memorable one. The “Running Cyclones” have a solid core of returning runners, which will help them possibly gain a spot in the national championship. In order to achieve those worthy goals, the cyclones will have to rely on the contributions of the newcomers. If the newcomers and veterans blend well together, look for the Cyclones chase for the title in October to be successful. Returning runners are led by Luke Bronson, who was a national qualifier in 2010 and finished eleventh at the NJCAA Region IV Division I Championship. Bronson also earned AllIllinois Skyway Collegiate Conference honors. Other returnees include Jon Altman, another all-conference selection and Felipe Rivera. The team also will get a boost from Colin Erklin, a transfer from Dominican University, where he was the top runner last fall. Newcomers are led by Reavis standouts Adam Gurke, Kevin Trujillo and Adam Tyrka. Rounding out the newcomers are Phil Culbertson (Stagg), Ivan Chow, Richie Gray (Stagg) and Brian Torres (Reavis). “I’m counting on Luke and Jon for leadership this year,” said coach Mark Horstmeyer, who has
guided the men’s cross country team since the program was revived in 2000. “Phil, who ran unattached last year to gain college racing experience, and Colin, who in his first year of college racing was a top gun.” Horstmeyer also expects Rivera to have, “a breakout year. He works really hard and is committed. He has put in the time, and I think those efforts will be fruitful.” But even with a solid group of second-year runners, the Cyclones will need the help of the first-year corps. “We will need Gurke, Tyrka and Kevin to come around sooner than later. They know how to win—they were conference and regional champions in high school—and now they have to learn quickly how to win at the college level.” Horstmeyer also expects Chow, Gray and Torres to contribute as they learn the ropes of racing at the college level. “They all have potential, so we will take the next month or so to get them ready to go for the challenges of October,” Horstmeyer said. “If we can keep everyone healthy, learn something every day—every week—we will be in a great position to feel we can challenge (teams) when the championship season rolls around. They will be an exciting team to watch. It should be fun.” Vivian Lam can be contacted at vivianlam12@gmail.com.
Athletes of the Issue | Connor Reynolds Erik Gomez Midfielder Men’s Soccer
Ricky Palonis Golfer Men’s Golf
Erik Gomez is a second year player on the Moraine Valley men’s soccer team. He is the starting midfielder for the Cyclones, coming from Eisenhower High School. Gomez had a strong finish to last season, earning All-Region first team honors. “Erik is one of the best players I’ve ever coached. On the field, in training and in games he works harder than you can imagine. His determination is an inspiration to the rest of the team. He sets the bar very high,” Coach Chuck Bales said of his player.
Jennifer Martinez is a starting defender on the Moraine Valley women’s soccer team. In her second year on the team, Martinez has been appointed to co-captain along with teammate Gabby Ramirez. As a freshman on last year’s team Martinez was named to both the AllIllinois Skyway Collegiate Conference team and the All-Region IV team. “Martinez is one of the better defensive players I’ve had in my tenure as coach,” Coach Jim Knawa said his player.
Connor Reynolds can be contacted at news@mvccglacier.com.
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First year player Raven Phillips spikes the ball with force at practice. Phillips looks to contribute to the team’s success this year. [Rick Hoppenrath]
During match number two of the invitational, the Cyclones started feeling a little more comfortable. The Eagles of Illinois Valley provided little competition as the Cyclones won the match with ease. The team notched an impressive 18 kills, 10 service aces and four blocks. Next came match number three. The Cyclones were matched up with a good squad in Florissant Valley (St. Louis). The Cyclones won the first set 25-22. In the second set Florissant Valley fluttered and couldn’t put up a fight as they lost both the set and match 25-15. Match number four brought on a well coached Lake Michigan College, which looked to end the Cyclones twogame win streak. The Cyclones managed to come out of the battle with a victory. Bianca Hull dominated on the court with 12 kills and had a .357 kill percentage. Also contributing was Jessica Contant who had six kills. Kelly Stack led the defense with 19 digs and Molly Duckwall had an outstanding 28 assists. In the semifinals of the invitational, the Cyclones were strengthening as a unit, entering the match with a threegame win streak. The Cyclones took on Vincennes University in a grueling three set match. Vincennes took the first set 25-19. The next set the
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Cyclones battled back and won 25-21. Unfortunately the Cyclones ran out of juice and only scored 11 points as they fell 25-11 to the eventual champions. “We were pleased with the progress we made through the weekend,” said Coughlin. “As the matches progressed we got better in a lot of areas. We still know where we have to work and that’s our attack game.” The young Cyclones showed that they can compete and are going to be a dangerous team throughout the season. “I think we’re going to surprise many teams,” said Coughlin. “They’re going to overlook our skills. We ball handle very well. I think we’re going to finish in the top third of the conference. I think this group is going to be very different from last year’s team, but the girls are going to be exciting. Our goal is to get to the Final Four in our region and I think we have a good shot at that.” A bold, but achievable prediction by coach Coughlin. Look for the 3-2 Cyclones to get on another winning streak as they travel out east to Toledo, Ohio, to square up against Owens Community College September 2-3. Coughlin and her girls return home on the seventh and take on Kankakee Community College. Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
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By Bill Knobbe Staff Writer The men’s golf team kicked off their season in a big way August 26 at the annual Highland Golf Tournament. The Cyclones placed second out of a very competitive field of 18 teams, their best finish ever in this annual tournament. The Cyclones’ own Ricky Palonis medaled with the best score of the tournament, 144 (73, 71), shooting an even par. The men’s golf team kept the low scores coming August 31, with a huge win in their home tournament at Water’s Edge Golf Club. The tournament included conference rivals Waubonsee Community College, College of Lake County, Prairie State College, Elgin Community College and Oakton Community College. The team shot a combined score of 307. With their strong showing at both tournaments the Cyclones are now sitting in first place at the Illinois Skyway conference. Ricky Palonis had the shot of the day at the 5th hole, where he sank a 60 foot
putt for birdie. When asked about the putt Palonis said, “I wanted to get it down in two.” However, Palonis did not need two putts, he only needed one. Palonis continued, “I had good speed, a good line and it just went in.” He went on to win a medal shooting an even par of 72. After the tournament, Coach Freudenthal said of Palonis’ recent play, “He is the best golfer in northern Illinois.” Other than Palonis’ impressive play, other top scorers for the Cyclones included Ryan Frederick shooting an impressive 75, Brendan Ryan with 79 and Kenny Feldmeier closing out the top four with 81. Coach Freudenthal believes his team is up to the challenge of winning the Illinois Skyway Conference this season. The Cyclones are looking unstoppable so far this season. The team is hoping to continue their success September 9 at Mission Hills C.C. in Northbrook.
One of Moraine’s golfers drives it down the fairway. Moraine’s golfer’s shot a combined score of 307 at their home tournament. [Rick Hoppenrath]
Bill Knobbe can be contacted at knobbew@ student.morainevalley.edu.
Tennis earns first win Young ‘Clones go 3-2 Snaps nine-game losing streak By Sean McDermott Sports Editor After losing 9 straight matches, including a winless 2010 season (0-8) the women’s tennis team finally got a win under their belts. On August 29th, the Cyclones took on the Eagles of Illinois Valley Community College. Since 2007, these two teams have split the annual meeting (2-2). Highly touted recruit Nicole Selvaggio destroyed her opponent and set the tone for the rest of the squad at first singles. “Selvaggio played really well,” said coach Finn. “She was dominating.” Other winners of the day at singles included, Nicole Baffin, Katarzyna Hamata, Veronica Canesco and Sophie Baxter. Selvaggio wasn’t done just yet. In doubles Selvaggio and Baxter paired up and won the doubles match. All these girls contributed to the team’s 8-1 victory. “The monkey is finally off our backs,” said Finn. “I felt last year we were good enough to win a match or two and we didn’t get it done. We really underperformed, but this year we knew we’d be better because we have Nicole, who’s really good and a good player who played for me three years ago in Katarzyna Hamata. I knew I had better players than last year and
knew we’d win a game sooner or later.” The first game of the season showed the positives and the negatives of the squad. “We had a couple of players who came from behind to win their match,” said Finn. “Nicole Baffin lost the first set then won a close second set and eventually won the tie breaker. Baxter was down early in the first set 4-1 and came back to win 6-4. Our girls watched them rally and come from behind and win the set.” “We really have to work on our serving, that’s probably the most glaring thing,” said Finn. “A lot of the girls got tired yesterday because you play singles and doubles. It also was pretty warm out. The girls were playing on the court for three or four hours. I think conditioning; footwork and serving are the three things we’re going to work on. The women’s tennis team finally got that big elephant out of the room. “It was a good win for us,” said Finn. “There’s a lot of tough team’s coming up, but we’re looking to win some matches and be competitive.” The women’s tennis team’s quest for win number two comes on September 2 against Sauk Valley Community College at Moraine Valley Community College. Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
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The Cyclones first challenge of the season was the College of DuPage Invitational. “We have a lot of new players,” said coach Coughlin. “We only have two starters and only one attacker returning.” The young Cyclones began the invi-
tational against a very talented familiar foe in Harper College. Harper College’s pin attackers provided trouble for the Cyclones throughout the match. The attackers were a contributing factor into the Cyclones loss. “We had a feeling that the first match was going to be kind of busy [for the new girls],” said Coughlin. “We were prepared for a little bit of confusion on the court.” Volleyball | Page 11
One of the few returnees, Bianca Hull hits the ball at her opponent at practice. Bianca Hull looks to lead the Cyclones back to the NJCAA Final Four. [Rick Hoppenrath]
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A better deal for the bus? By Joe Salah Staff Writer Moraine Valley has an excellent reputation when it comes to assisting students with succeeding academically. Counseling is consistently provided to those who require it, state of the art technology is abundant and our library is nothing short of a supreme convenience. But the largest positive impact on the student body’s performance is due to FAFSA. FAFSA grants are limited exclusively to academic purposes such as tuition payments and book fees. But recently, through the perseverance of Student Life Program Assistant, Dawn Fry, and our student trustees, Pace bus passes have finally been recognized as a vital portion of succeeding here at Moraine. There are many students that do not perform well academically, and there are just as many reasons why. A significant portion of this problem is attributed to students being unable to find ways of actually getting to
Hundreds of Moraine students commute to school using Pace buses. The Campus Connection bus pass, $175, provides unlimited rides on the pace for a five month period. {Rick Hoppenrath] their classes; thus favoring the FAFSA support of Pace passes. The Pace Campus Connection bus pass is a five-month Pace bus pass available for unlimited use between August and December. The pass costs $175, which might
seem like a lot, but it’s a very miniscule price to pay in order to maintain a failproof method of transportation to and from your campus. This is also compared to the price of a normal one-month bus pass, which, if purchased every month of classes,
would far exceed the price of the Campus Connection pass. Still, many students find themselves unable to put down that much money at once. There is no payment plan and there are no loopholes, $175 is reBus pass | page 5
The cast and director of Footloose come to Chicago Morgan Benavidez Staff Writer The Peninsula Hotel on the Magnificent Mile in Downtown Chicago is ranked as the number one hotel in the United States by Travel + Leisure Magazine and Zagat magazine. It was on Thursday September 1 that writers from Moraine Valley and a few other schools in the Chicagoland area were invited to interview the cast and director from the new remake of the 1984 film: Footloose. The director and the two main characters of the film were interviewed separately. First up was director Craig Brewer, who directed the movies Black Snake Moan and Hustle and Flow, among others. After he had taken his seat, the questions began. The director made it very clear that what he was trying to do was create a fresh dance film and not “another stupid dance movie like Stomp the Yard.” Many are wondering why the director chose to use “new talent” for this film. Craig chose to go with this route because he respects the fact that the original Footloose was Kevin Bacon’s first movie and it boosted him to stardom. He wants to see if the New Footloose can do the same for its cast. Kenny Wormald, who is playing Ren, and Julianne Hough, who’s character is
Craig Brewer, the director of the remake Footlose, answers questions for a press meeting at the Peninsula Hotel. [Christina Wolf] Ariel, were next to be interviewed. I asked if they had been nervous aboutundertaking roles this well known when they were both relatively new to acting. They both agreed that yes, the roles had been daunting, but having a wonderful director like Craig relieved a lot of the pressure.
Hough simply stated, “If something scares you, you should do it.” I also asked Kenny if he had spoken to Kevin Bacon since he had started the film. He chuckled and responded, “No I can’t wait to, though, and get his opinion. Dean Pitchford [the writer of the original screenplay] loved the movie
and was tearing up.” If the movie had that much of an impact on the man who wrote the original script, then I’m sure the public will fall in love with the remake of this iconic movie of the 80s. Morgan Benavidez can be contacted at benavidezm@student.morainevalley.edu.
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From the student to the teacher: Jenn Galloy By Maggie Wyczynska Entertainment Editor
Working for the paper comes with meeting new people Jenn Galloy is giving and having to work back to her students with a group of peers the things she learned you’ve more than right here at The Glalikely never met, but cier. Galloy saw the light In 1995, Galloy was at the end of the Glastarting at The Glacier cier. and just a few years lat“Some of the best er she’s teaching high friends I have ever school English and had came from my Journalism. Glacier family,” she Galloy also sponsors recalls, “I still keep the school’s newspaper in touch with a seand yearbook. When lect few who I am so she started out at The grateful came into Glacier, she held the my life.” position of View’s EdiGalloy enjoyed tor. In her four years her time with the working for the paper, Glacier that helped her positions changed prepare her for a to Managing Editor and ulti- Jenn Galloy, former editor in chief at the Glacier, now teaches journalism and English at Joliet West High successful career as a mately Editor-In-Chief. high school teacher now. School. Seen here are her journalism students posing with the staff of CBS2 News. [Jennifer Galloy] She held all the responAs a freshly made sucsibility of the staff on her cess, Galloy urges stushoulders and it prepared her for her same to my students,” said Galloy. project,” says Galloy, and “Seeing the dents who wish to go far to “become future careers. Galloy remembers the stressful lay- final result was always worth it” versatile in all forms of journalism, as The Glacier has many lessons to out nights but also the fun that went “I also vividly remember when we the field is changing due to technology teach. “I learned the importance of along with it. won first place overall at the 98 ICadvancements.” deadlines, professionalism, teamwork, “The long nights were tedious but CJA,” Galloy continues, “we were all how to effectively communicate and spending them with friends made it so proud and excited that all of our Maggie Wyczynska can be contacted at to be proud of my writing. I teach the seem less like work and more like a fun hard work was recognized.” entertainment@mvccglacier.com
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Wondering what that cart wheeling around Moraine is doing here? Jersey Mike’s Subs has come to the MVCC campus and seems to be everywhere. Eric Woodall is the owner of the Jersey Mike’s on Harlem. When a few regular customers mentioned a possibility of having Jersey Mikes come to Moraine, they jumped at the opportunity. “They explained that they had ties at Moraine and asked if we were interested in trying cart sales. So I said why not? I took the task of manning the cart for now,” said Woodall. The cart made its debut the first week of school and had rather good success considering the rain. For now, Woodall is waiting to see what the students like and which products are in high demand. The current menu has a lot of options of subs and sides. Subs include: Turkey, Roast Beef, Veggie, etc. Sides include: Cookies, brownies, chips, macaroni & cheese, or potato salad. All subs are made ‘Mike’s Way’ meaning they are made with onions, lettuce, tomato, old, vinegar, oregano, and salt. Since the sandwiches come premade and are rotated every two hours, those ingredients will be included, but they aren’t difficult to pick off. For example, for those who dislike onions, they are cut whole instead of in little pieces, so
Student/customer Carly Snador orders a veggie sub from Jersey Mike employee Vinny Propati outside building L. Prices range from $4.99 for a 5-inch to $3.99 for a 3 1/2-inch and $1.00 extra for sides. [Rick Hoppenrath] they can easily be taken off the sandwich. The entire franchise was originally called Jersey Subs until Peter Cancro bought the stores at age 17 and changed them into what they are today. “Cancro was only 17,” said Woodall. “He turned the little business into a huge success and it spread across the country. It was extremely successful.”
Woodall assures that the store name has nothing to do with Jersey Shore, although he believes if anything, it will attract more customers who think so. “We get that question a lot here. No we don’t have anything to do with Jersey Shore, the name is a coincidence,” Woodall explained. The cart can usually be found in the quad during the day. At times it will be
under the L/B building bridge, in the A building, or outside the G building. On rainy days, the cart will most likely be under the L/B bridge or inside. Credit cards are accepted. They are open Monday through Friday from 10am until 4pm. Maggie Wyczynska can be contacted at entertainment@mvccglacier.com
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You’ve got to be sure about this By Ashley Allen Staff Writer Ladies this one is for you. The Southside Pregnancy Center will be hosting a couple of days out of each month this semester of free pregnancy testing. Now I know a lot of women don’t necessarily need this information, but it never hurts to check up. The first day that this event will be held at Moraine Valley is Tuesday September 6, from 10am-2pm. The Women’s Empowerment Group is sponsoring this event with the center. Rebekah Manasco, Director of Volunteer and Client Services at the Southside Pregnancy Center consistently takes time out of her day to give a little insight into what the center exactly does for women. The Pregnancy Center is a non-profit group, and yes they are pro-life, but they respect women’s wishes to abort. They offer counseling and support to those in need and those looking for anyone assistance. Another thing they offer is limited ultrasounds. The point of the limited ultrasound is to let a woman know (whether she is considering abortion or pro-life) if her pregnancy is healthy or not. This
means if there is abnormal bleeding or any other complication with the pregnancy she will be advised to see a doctor in the ER before having it aborted or continuing to carry it. Another program the center offers is something called the Market. It is a center available in Mt. Greenwood (east down 111 street from Moraine Valley) at which young moms and dads can go to attend an array of classes. The classes
teach anything for life skills, birthing, and parenting classes to make becoming young parents a little less hectic. When they attend these classes they watch movies or do book reports and in return they receive points. The points can be cashed as money where the new parents can then redeem them for food, baby or maternity clothes, diapers, or cribs (if available). The center also provides educational
information on STD’s as well as pregnancy. Ladies, if you need help or any advice, the Southside Pregnancy Center will be here September 6 and will be located in the U building by the cafeteria. Southside Pregnancy Center is located at 5450 W 95th Oak Lawn (708) 229-0092. Ashley Allen can be contacted at ashallen39@gmail.com
The Southside Pregnancy Center, in conjunction with Women’s Empowerment Group, will be at MVCC september 6 from 10 am- 2 pm for free pregnancy testing. [wjserson on Flickr]
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Home of the anarchist freaks of MVCC By Anthony Cox Staff Writer “Art club has always been a refuge for atheists, leftists, and homosexuals,” jokes Tyler Hewitt, the Art Club faculty advisor. The smattering of students lounging around the F263 photo lab chuckle and nod their heads in agreement. “We are probably the most informal club on campus, but we still have a lot of fun.” As if to prove his point, Hewitt prods a student about videotaping the meeting and when the student fires back with a few expletives, he barely flinches. Art Club advisor Tyler Hewitt and president Katya Heravin speak to the new and returning members of the club Hewitt describes as “a refuge “More often than not for atheists, leftists, and homosexuals.” [Anthony Cox] we conduct our business at the start and eventually The work of zen buddhist and metathe meeting devolves into everyone shows for years, often featuring nu- dent at Moraine, she is a working artwatching stupid Youtube videos.” dity, female genitalia, and menstrual ist for a small newspaper comics com- physically dreaming photographer Ralph Eugene Meatyard challenged The official business of art club is blood. pany. to run the student gallery, which can So, why all the vaginas? The club’s allegiance to Dada-style the noted conventions of typical phobe found at the edge of the cafeteria She stares off quizzically for a mo- confrontational activism is as likely a tography in his time by searching for where the S Building becomes the U ment before suggesting, “I do what I tribute to Hewitt’s inspiration as this the beauty in abstract thinking rather Building. like. Women (laughs).” unique group’s tough non-conformist than the beauty in the material world. Instead of grasping at a fading moFeatured in the gallery now are two Another student suggests Ryan attitude. dozen photos of the art club malcon- Kiefer for vice-president, but he is They would love nothing more than ment, he would stage photos to find tents lying flat as a board, face down busy enough laying the groundwork to give you the impression that they the inner truth. The art museum will in unlikely campus locations. This is for a Freethought Society on campus, are some kind of anarchist freak show. be exhibiting his work until Septema part of the same “planking” trend as well as being the full time graphics “We need fighters,” jokes Kevin Jader- ber 25. The work of the Soviets, on the oththat has been labeled a deadly sport editor at The Glacier. berg. by concerned parents in concrete bun“We’re looking for an alternative to “We plan on battling Science Club er hand, was made by a group of artists under the regime of a totalitarian kers around the country. the Moraine Valley Christian Fellow- to the death.” The club gets down to the business ship and the Muslim Student Associa“But Kevin,” Hewitt rebuts skepti- government. Strangely enough, artistic expression still flourished under of introducing themselves and elect- tion.” cally, “They have technology.” ing club officers. Kiefer sites recent controversy The art club is planning a field trip Stalin. The art museum is hosting the “This is my last semester at Mo- about an outside organization bring- to the International Museum of Surgi- giant, window-sized posters of propaganda art featuring pieces such as raine before, hopefully, I get accepted ing homophobic leaflets on campus cal Science this fall semester. at the Art Institute,” says Katya Her- as the impetus for forming this new The art club members are also put- Hitler being impaled by a bayonett, a vatin, president of art club for the last group. ting into motion a mission to make it pencil and an X-Acto knife. three years. Instead of the unavailable Kiefer, to the art museum for the art exhibiHervatin’s artwork has been a new face Lucy Welsh has volunteered tions of Ralph Eugene Meatyard and Tony cox can be contacted at tony.cox @ comcast.net. staple at Moraine Valley student art for the position. Not only is she a stu- an era of Soviet-propaganda art.
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your pass for a $10 fee. Unfortunately, the pass can only be used on Pace buses. It is not accepted on CTA. This is no problem for students who live in the suburbs or parts of the city close to Moraine, but for anyone who has to take a CTA bus and transfer to a Pace, the Campus Connection wouldn’t be worth it. It also means that even though the pass is good on the weekends, it won’t be available for use in the parts of the area where Pace doesn’t run, which is the majority of the Chicago area .
The ability to purchase Campus Connection bus pass in conjunction with your FAFSA is nearly over. The ability to purchase the pass with your FAFSA will end the first week of September. Then the price will return to its normal $175, which is still a bargain, but a nevertheless pricey bargain. Fry has said that the school is going to do its best to reinstitute the FAFSA/ campus connection policy next spring semester.
quired all at once to purchase this pass. Dawn Fry said that she and other administrators “heard the requests of the students’ need for transportation, and responded quickly.” It took several months of financial battling before the policy was finally passed this semester, and students thriving off of FAFSA are encouraged to utilize this to their full potential. “It’s definitely a positive impact,” said Dawn. “Usage of the Pace buses Joe Salah can be contacted at Jsalah22@ has definitely increased.” gmail.com. Fry also told of a student whose self-purchased Pace pass was pick-pocketed while aboard a train in Chicago. He was forced to withdraw for the semester, having no method of transportation or finances left for tuition payments. One of the great things about this program is that it also includes a loss-prevention system for purchased passes. This system stores your purchasing infor- Students might find it difficult to pay $175 all at once, so a policy allowing students to use their FAFSA mation into an account, to purchase passes was pushed forward by Dawn Fry and supporters. However, this policy will only last until the first week of September. [Rick Hoppenrath] and can simply replace
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24 Karats For information, contact Adrienne Stewart at (708) 974-5678. ABLE: Opposite of Disabled For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. Action, Social and Political Empowerment Club For information, contact Dr. Shaheen Sayeed at (708) 974-5618. ALAS: Alliance of Latin American Students For infomation, contact Ronny Anderson at (708) 608-5487. ARTSPLOSION!!! For information, contact Tyler Hewitt at (708) 974-5219. Christian Fellowship For more information contact Michael Shannon. Meets at 4pm, Mondays in D-126. College Bowl For more information contact Ted Powers at (708)608-4177. Combat to College For infomation, contact Debbie Wills at (708) 9745759. Creative Writing Club For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. Culinary Arts & Hospitality Club For information, contact Michale O’Shea at (708) 974-5597. Dilé: Dance Inspired by Latino Experience For more information contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. Earth Club For information, contact Janet Kotash at (708) 974-5246. Film Authority For more information contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. Filmmaker’s Club For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. Finance Club For information, contact Larry Odelson at (708) 974-5264. Forensics team For information, contact John Nash at (708) 9745550 or Michael Shannon at (708) 608-4047 GLOW: Gay, Lesbian Or Whoever For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. International Women’s Club For information, contact Dr. Shaheen Sayeed at (708) 974-5618. Martial Arts For more information contact Courtney Reese at L-287. Meets Thursdays at 3:15pm in U-111. Mastodon For information, contact Ted Powers at (708) 6084177. MVCC Animation Club For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. MVCC Christian Fellowship For information, contact Samuel Chen at (708) 974-5636. MVCC Meeting Planning Club For information, contact Mary Beth Walsh at (708) 974-5569 MVCC Music Club For information, contact Tammi Carlson at (708) 974-5636. Music Club For information, contact Tammi Carlson at (708) 974-5636. Muslim Student Association For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. Network Security Club For information, contact John Sands at (708) 9745426. Phi Theta Kappa For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. Psychology Club For information, contact Mitchell Baker at (708) 608-4058. Service Club For information, contact Cara Williams at (708) 974-5489 Ski Club For information, contact Michael Wade at (708) 974-5594. Student Ambassador Program For information, contact Alicea Toso for (708) 974-5356. Student Government Association For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. Women Empowerment For information, contact Dawn Fry at (708) 9745717. Xclusive For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708)-974-5567
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Students rock out at welcome days By Hal Jawayyed Staff Writer It’s that time of the year again, the time to reschedule work, make time for your studies, and the start of a new semester at Moraine. Don’t worry though; there is always time to play. Moraine Valley Community College’s Student Life organized two fun-filled days known as Welcome Days to get students back in the game. An annual tradition which welcomes new and returning students, Welcome Days features entertaining ways to learn about the school’s student life resources and take a moment to relax in the face of a new semester. Demetrius Robinson, Moraine’s Student Life Coordinator, was in the U building on Tuesday with the rest of the Student Life staff playing music and giving shirts to those who participated in the “Bungee Run,” in which students are harnessed to a bungee cord and have a chance to run to the end of an inflatable runway and “spring” back in mid air. On Wednesday Robinson and the crew were outside right outside the U building. They were playing music and
interacting with any passersby that happened to be in hearing distance. Accompanied by a rock wall, Robinson and the Student Life Staff handed out t-shirts and club information, like they had done the day before. Also on Wednesday the Job Resource Center (JRC) had a set up in room U111 where students could get all sorts of information about a variety of careers and job opportunities. It also provided information on JRC’s popular Mock Interview Day, in which students can sit down with professionals and learn their strong points and what needs work with their interviewing skills while at Moraine. If a student visited all the booths they were given a doggie bag with snacks to give them a boost to help start their semester off right here at Moraine. If you missed Welcome Days this fall semester, don’t worry. Student Life has many ways to make students feel welcome here at Moraine Valley such as the Fall and Winter Festivals that you can catch. Students can also look forward to coffee and tea and other various snacks courtesy of Student Life on Mondays,
to get the weeks started. Also, be on the lookout out for free popcorn on Wednesdays, and many other fun ways to enjoy Moraine. Students should keep their eyes open for events led by any of the Clubs and Organizations featured at Moraine. These clubs range from Arab Student Union, Music Club, Student Government, the many dance groups, Education Club, Multi-cultural student affairs, and many more. Hal Jawayyed can be contacted at Nursing student Jennifer Dennis scales her way up a rock jawayyedh@student. climbing wall during the Student Life event Welcome Days. [Rick Hoppenrath] morainevalley.edu
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Annual Country Summer Series Returns Maggie Wyczynska Entertainment Editor The biggest names in country music have found their way over to Tinley Park. The First Midwest Bank Amphitheater is in the middle of its annual country summer concert series. Some of the biggest names in the industry find their way over for an incredible line of performances unlike any other. Starting off the line up this year was Rascal Flatts, who last year had the final concert. Sara Evans, another big name in country music, accompanied them and together they put on a highenergy concert. It got all the fans excited for the upcoming concerts. Next in line was Tim McGraw, accompanied by The Band Perry. They did a wonderful collaboration together and the entire night was very well put together. Especially since it was Kimberly Perry’s birthday, the lead singer from The Band Perry. The middle concert featured Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton and was probably one of the most anticipated concerts yet.
The show was sold out and the lawn was absolutely packed with adoring fans that were very well aware they more than likely wouldn’t remember the entire night. Blake and Brad made an entertaining duo with constant friendly teasing throughout the show. The night was absolutely one to remember. The Brad Paisley would be one to follow if it wasn’t for Jason Aldean whose concert sold out two weeks prior to the night. Accompanied by Chris Young, the rising stars put on a fantastic show that could arguably be the best in the series so far. There is still one concert to come, Toby Keith on Saturday, September 24. He will be with Eric Church at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheater. Tickets are still on sale, seats and lawn seats as well. Prices start at $30 dollars for lawn seats and seats go up from there. The concert starts at 7pm and it’s anticipated to be close to an incredible concert series. Brad Paisley playing guitar during his H2O 2 tour. It was part of the country summer concert series. [Paul Jerry]
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Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark doesn’t strike any fear By: Anthony Cox Staff Writer You might have been thinking this for years already, but it appears that I am a total idiot. Somehow I thought that Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark was a new Guillermo del Toro movie. Boy, was I wrong. True, Guillermo del Toro did in fact write the screenplay. His fault, but he did not direct this movie. Which is awesome, because I was trying to figure out how to best chisel the name of the man who directed Pan’s Labyrinth and The Devil’s Backbone out of the pantheon of Latin American new wave directors that includes the likes of Alfonso Cuarón (Children of Men, Y Tu Mama Tambien) and Alejandro González Iñárritu (Biutiful, 21 Grams). This will be totally unnecessary, because this absolute piece of torture porn trash is by some first-time director no one has ever heard of: Troy Nixey. It has all the hallmarks of a spineless, incurious film student well on his way toward more noble lines of work; like waiting tables. The entire movie is edited like a trailer. No scene has any room to breathe. The acting is uneven and God-awful. Which reminds me; who let Tom Cruise get his grubby little Scientologist hands
all over this script? Katie Holmes, perhaps? There is a scene of a young child downing anti-depressants that is so moralistic and vulgar, it is the kind of image that only the very religious or ideological can dream of. Hey Troy, your Tom Cruise is showing! Gross. Do you need to know the plot of this movie? Katie Holmes vs. The Tooth Fairy. Done.
Seriously. You can guess the rest. Absolutely nothing new happens in this movie. Though I have to give it up to the little CGI gremlin guys. They stole the show and it was easily the most realistic thing happening on screen. They looked just like scurrying rats when the special effects people made them all out of focus in the background. Could not have been cheap. Good work,
dollar bills. One last note, please, new horror film directors; realize that children are scary enough. You do not have to make them miniature versions of your Goth ex-girlfriend. With all due respect to the Cure: It’s over guys. Get over it. Anthony Cox can be contacted at tony. cox@comcast.net.
The film was directed by Troy Nixey and written by Matthew Robins & Guillermo del Toro. The movie opened nationwide on August 26th, 2011 [Miramax Films]
It takes no idiot to enjoy Our Idiot Brother Connor Reynolds News Editor Paul Rudd does most of the heavy lifting in his newest movie, Our Idiot Brother. The movie wastes no time in jumping into the story as the first scene features the main character, Ned (Paul Rudd), selling a bag of weed to uniformed cop
who tells him he’s had a bad day. Ned is quickly arrested and spends the next four months in prison; he leaves as the reigning “most cooperative inmate.” After returning to his organic farm, which he worked with his girlfriend, he finds she has taken up a new boyfriend and would not let him stay. More heartbreaking for Ned is her
refusal to give him back his dog, Willie Nelson. At this point, the audience is introduced to Ned’s three sisters: Miranda (Elizabeth Banks), Natalie (Zooey Deschanel), and Liz (Emily Mortimer). Both Miranda and Liz fail to become anything more than tired, stock female characters with Mortimer as the uptight, boring housewife, and Banks as
The film was directed by Jesse Peretz and written by Evgenia Peretz & David Schisgau. It opened nation wide on August 26th, 2011. [The Weinstein Company]
the ambitious, female journalist looking for the breakthrough story. Ned proceeds to strongly inconvenience their lives as it becomes clear that he is less of an idiot brother and more of an innocent and genuinely nice person. The focal point of the character trait is an absolute trust of people, and complete honesty with everyone. As the story progresses and more well know actresses are introduced (Shirley Jackson as the wino mother and Rashida Jones as Deschanel’s girlfriend) the film becomes much more of a Paul Rudd movie, than a movie with a great ensemble cast. Ned is the only truly likable character in the film as Rudd balances goofy humor and genuinely convincing innocence to create a character that would seem impossible to dislike. In a sea of fairly flat females roles, Rudd is able to bring the movie together and truly carry it himself. The ending does come as a bit of a disappointment as it falls into the clichés of the females roles in the movie instead of the refreshing nature of Ned. Although, it does provide one of the best jokes of the movie, but I’ll let you see that yourself. Connor Reynolds can be contacted at news@mvccglacier.com.
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“I’m With You” finds new sound Early leak downplays Carter IV By David Bergquist Staff Writer
The book was released on October 19, 2010, a little over a year after Mullen’s death. It’s been five years since Stadium The band’s brand of psychedelic rock Arcadium and you can still hear peo- (psychedelic translating to “soul-maniple singing the Red Hot Chili Peppers festing”) fuses blues and folk with prohit songs like “Dani California” and gressive rock, glam rock and hard rock. “Snow;” now they’re back to introduce Red Hot Chili Peppers changed their more. sound in the last 20 years or so; almost If you think you never heard of the as if they were changing with the time Red Hot Chili Peppers before, you prob- as they got older. ably have, and not even realized it. Their original sound was a “funk The band has rock” like Rage been around for 28 Against the Mayears and August 29 chine, now it’s more marked their tenth of an alternative album release, “I’m rock sound with a With You”. soothing rap. Close to 30 years Between albums, and the band is still in 2009, Chad able to stay current Smith (drummer for and hip. the Chili Peppers) Their first comjoined the rock sumercial success, per group: Chicken“Blood Sugar Sex foot. Magik” released in He drums along [EMI] 1991, has sold over side with Sammy thirteen million copies. Hagar, Michael Anthony and Joe SatriThe Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new al- ani. bum “I’m With You” features a song Vocalist Sammy Hagar states, “We’re called Brendan’s Death Song. not a super group, we like hanging out The song is about Brendan Mullen, together and the music is a bonus. the founder of The Masque, a small We just happen to be in other punk rock band. groups.” Mullen was also a long time friend This will be the band’s first studio of the Chili Peppers and one of the first album to feature guitarist Josh Klingmusic promoters to give the band their hoffer after the departure of John Frstart. usciante in 2009. Mullen’s last project before he passed was helping the Red Hot Chili Peppers David Bergquist can be contacted at write their biography. wolverinex23thor@gmail.com.
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By Amel Saleh Editor-in-Chief
more I’ll take a liking to it. To put it in “Lil’ Wayne pun-terms,” I’ll learn “How to love” it.Not every song on this album His name is Weezy F. Baby and the F was weak-willed. is for flat. The Carter IV is like a can of The standout track on this album soda that’s lost all the carbonated gas it is “Mirrors” which featured Bruno once had to make it fizz. MarsThis deep, introspective piece was It was released August 29 legally but crafted perfectly for the listener to reit somehow leaked to the web two days flect profoundly into his or her own life. prior.An interesting selection of guest Sometimes life can be a bit too difrappers starred ficult or stressful to on album, includendure and sometimes ing Jada Kiss, Tech it’s okay to stop and be N9ne, John Legalone. end, and others. The That’s exactly what highly anticipated this expresses and for album from the that it gained my reYMCM President spect. didn’t blow my mind “Oh, I see the truth as much as his previin your lies/I see noous albums did. body by your side/but Granted, the talI’m with you when [Universal Motown] ented rapper did you’re all alone,” goes have interesting analogies and puns. the song. The fourth edition of the wellHowever, I expected more from him. known album, The Carter, is mediocre The punch lines have become far in my opinion. weaker to even be considered “The I don’t entirely hate it and I don’t Greatest Rapper” as he proclaims him- entirely love it. It straddles the fence in self.The lyrics “I just touched down/ this aspect. Kicked a m---------ing field goal” from One thing is certain though, if you his song, “It’s good,” aren’t exactly have not listened to this album yet then brimming with originality. you are very behind. It seemed like the wait for the album was better than actual album. I feel Amel Saleh can be contacted at like the more I listen to this album, the editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.
Upcoming Theater Events My Fair Lady Auditions: • Monday, Sept. 12, 6pm - 10pm • John and Angeline Oremus Theater Cloris Leachman in “Cloris! A One-Woman Show” • Saturday, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. • Dorothy Menker Theater • General Public $40, Seniors $35, Students and Staff $30 Jim Brickman - An Evening of Romance • Saturday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m. • Dorothy Menker Theater • General Public $30, Seniors $25, Students and Staff $20
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Classifieds
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Classified ads are accepted at the Glacier office (U207) at the rate of 10 cents per word for students and Moraine employees, 20 cents per word for everybody else. Ads are subject to editing and must be in by noon seven days prior to issue release. The Fall 2011 issues will be on the stands September 16, September 30, October 14, October 21, November 4, November 18, and December 9.
For Sale The Line Up Barber Shop New business. The Line Up Barber Shop is located in the Bridgeport neighborhood. We will have flat screens TV’s, Wi-Fi, Xbox 360, Playstation3, pool table and much more! We are looking for experienced barbers to join our new crew. If you are interested in working with us, we are interested in hearing from you. For more info, call (773)-656-0280 or check us out on http://facebook.com/thelineupbarbershop. Apartment for Rent 10 minute walk from MVCC. $600 no deposit. All utilities except for electricity ($15/month) (630)-484-4147.
For Sale / Rent Services For rent 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch home in Worth, IL. Huge yard, 2 car garage, close to shopping, schools, Metra. Rent is $1350. Security deposit 1 1/2 months rent. Offered by Prospect Equities Call Melita Loya (708)-945-6262. Wanted Personal care giver for elderly 1-3 hours per-day. In exchange for free room and board. Call Sunday (708)-361-6448.
For rent 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch home in Worth, IL. Huge yard, 2 car garage, close to shopping, schools, Metra. Rent is $1350. Security deposit 1 1/2 months rent. Offered by Prospect Equities Call Melita Loya (708)-945-6262.
CineVerse Oak Lawn’s Free weekly discussion group will examine Stanley Kubrick’s “The Killing” on Wednesday, September 7, from 7-10p.m. as we will also examine the British comedy “Happy-Go-Lucky” on Wednesday, September 14, 7-10p.m. at Oak View Community Center, Located at 4625 W. 110th St. in Oak Lawn. Check building signage for room number. For more info, call (708)-529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.
Need to be Featured? Are you involved in a club or organization that needs more members? Get Press attention and help your club grow! Contact Anthony Rojas, Features/Social Editor. Email at social@mvccglacier.com.
Editing and Journalism! Interested in a career in Journalism? Get started right here at MVCC! Contact Amel Saleh, Glacier Editor in Chief, for journalism services at (708)-646-1118 or email her at editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.
September Openings Customer Rep. Flex schedule, $14 baseappt, ideal for students, customer sales/ svc, conditions apply. All ages 18+. Call (708)-434-0411. Sahara Henna Designs and Body Art Located in Palos Hills. Specializing in temporary tattoos and the art of Henna. Traditional, contemporary and custom designs for all occasions: home parties, weddings, engagements, bachelorette parties, summer fun, individuals, birthday parties, fests, fairs, fundraisers, promotions and grand openings. Register on our website for promotions and updates. To book your appointment or for further information contact Susan Ismail (708)-296-5974 www.saharahennadesigns.com or info@saharahennadesigns.com. T-Mobile/BlackBerry Brand Ambassador
We are seeking the most influential, outgoing and socially connected leaders on campus to join a Campus Ambassador Program. Ambassadors will be selected from 50 Colleges to be an integral part of an extraordinary nationwide campaign! Great pay & incentives offered! Please email: carlye@mryouth.com with your resumes to be considered.
Wanted Needed immediately Earn extra cash and do homework on the job. Driver/babysitter needed immediately 3-5 times a week. Live in Orland Park. Pick up two kids from school at 2p.m. and watch over at home till 3 or 4 pm. Good pay. Call Debbie Thompson at (708)-203-3424. Tired of Getting Ripped Off? I am in the automobile program at Moraine and will do tune-ups, oil changes, starters, alternators, brakes and all minor auto repairs. I will make you an offer that you cannot resist. Call Andrew (708) 289-5046. Gymnastic Instructor! Join a growing company based in Addison. Part time or Full time. Travel required. Starting pay $10 - $12 per hour. Gymnastic background is helpful but not required. Call (630) 458-9211. Your Ad Here! Looking for a quick and effective way to get your car sold? Not to mention a cost effective way to sell your property! Place your ad here for quick results. Check header for details. Contact: Nadia at classifieds@ mvccglacier.com or nma2487@gmail.com.
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Job Resource Center in the spot light By Lauren Smith Views Editor
day, September 7 from 4-5 pm in S223, Successful Resumes and Cover Letters on Tuesday, SepThe Job Resource Center hosted tember 27 from 11-12 pm, and a showcase on Wednesday, August Interviewing Strategies on Tuesday 31 to display all the workshops and September 6 from 4-5 p.m. in room programs it has to offer to MVCC S223. students. In an addition to the workHere, unemployed students are shops, the Job Resource Center is able to receive help on things like encouraging students to take it to writing resumes and are able main- another level by hosting a Job and tain connections to heighten their Internship fair on Thursday, Sepchances to get a job. tember 29, 2-5 p.m. in the Moraine As unemployment continues to business and Conference Center be a growing problem for Ameriheld in building M. Admission cans on a national scale, students Requirements insist that everyone who are stereotypically less expeparticipating should be dressed in rienced in the working world are business attires and have a resume forced to compete against more ready to be reviewed. experienced people. Laura Kockler, Job Resources As a result, programs like the Job Specialist ensures that taking Resource Center enables students advantage of programs such as to learn how to properly participate these allow students to get a head in interviews, search for jobs, and start on learning the skills they will provide tips concerning balancing need to have after graduation. school and work. “You kind of want to start now to The next current workshops get prepared for that time to get a coming up in September are How to job,” says Kockler. “Here students Pursue an Internship on Wednescan take advantage of our resources
Students can work in the Disney Program with the help of JRC. [Rick Hoppenrath]
to get the head start they need.” Students who take advantage of the “head start” that the Job Resource Center offers are more likely to be comfortable in a formal interview setting because they’ve had a chance to go through the process before. Students are able to have one on one with staff member and find out how they can improve on their interviewing skills.
Students who are seeking employment within Moraine Valley are encouraged to apply on line at www.collegecentral.com/ morainevalley. The next showcase is expected to be on Thursday, September 8, in room U111 from 12-2 p.m. Lauren Smith can be contacted at views@mvccglacier.com.
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WELCOME BACK STUDENTS PHOTOSPREAD AND PHOTOS BY Rick Hoppenrath Jr.
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